CAN to LJG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 1,364 km (848 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LJG to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Lijiang?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 1,364 km (848 mi, 737 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAN to LJG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LJG is roughly west of CAN.
How is the CAN to LJG route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-LJG in IATA codes and ZGGG-ZPLJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is LJG (ZPLJ).
| CAN | LJG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | ZPLJ |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 7,359 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #252 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LJG sits 7,309 ft (2,228 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to LJG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guangzhou (Huadu) from Lijiang?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are 1,364 km (848 mi, 737 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to LJG?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and LJG takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LJG from CAN?
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) lies roughly west of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to LJG?
2 airlines appear on the CAN-LJG route in the open dataset, including Japan Air System, China Eastern Airlines.
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